Help what tongue weight F150

[rickhise]

I have a 2014 F150 ford 4-4.
With stock tow package.

Any ball park figures on what I can safely tow
weight wise
.
Getting ready to shop for another TT.
Is there a vehicle I D # that I could use to answer
my question
Without the vehicle exact info. Is this enough info
to help me

I’d like a TT that will have opposeing slides

So if u know what model I should look at
That would be a tremendous help

[bid_time]

Gdetrailer wrote:
If I remember correctly, to get max tow and max payload F150 it required Eco boost and a few other knick nacks, pushes the price of that combination OVER what I paid for my XLT Gas F250 and I get over 900 lbs more payload to boot.

A $60K F150 with 2500 lbs capacity OR a $43K F250 with 3400 lbs capacity.. No brainer for me, the F250 wins every time :B

Not having to count potato chips every time I want to tow is priceless..

You don't remember correctly, $60K is total bullsheet. It did that comparison in March, price difference is about $2K any with incentives I paid way less than your $45K.

[Area13]

joshuajim wrote:

Area13 wrote:
I would recommend staying as small as you can with any F150..

Apparently you are not aware of the HDPP package. Mine has a heavier frame, LT tires, rotors almost identical to a 2500, springs and shocks rated to handle the 2,560 payload it has. That’s more payload than some 2500’s

Yes I understand that the OP doesn’t have that package.

But by saying ANY, your brush stroke is much too large.

I’m not familiar with the HDPP package, sounds interesting and rare. I once owned a 97 F250 Light Duty that was basically a beefed up F150. They only made them in 97 and 98, kinda similar i’m thinking, had a 5.4 in it
Anyway, I think a lot of people look at tow capacity and such and think they can get it done, when in reality, their truck isn’t up to snuff controlling sway and such in an F150 or similar platform. I pull my TT 25’ and 6k with an F150 and wouldn’t want ANY more trailer for my comfort without a Super Duty.
I do drive an F450 at work daily and my previous 2 personal trucks were Super Duty Diesels, excellent tow rigs, as is the F150 when not overloaded.

[rickhise]

So when you talk to the TT dealer. What are the numbers you listen for when understanding what your vehicle will tow.

(Price later)

[rickhise]

GVWR 7k and change

[Gdetrailer]

joshuajim wrote:

Area13 wrote:
I would recommend staying as small as you can with any F150..

Apparently you are not aware of the HDPP package. Mine has a heavier frame, LT tires, rotors almost identical to a 2500, springs and shocks rated to handle the 2,560 payload it has. That’s more payload than some 2500’s

Yes I understand that the OP doesn’t have that package.

But by saying ANY, your brush stroke is much too large.

:R

Don't tell my 2013 F250 this, it's payload is 3415 lbs and my newest ride, a 2019 F250 has EVEN MORE payload (something like 3600 lbs)..

You are ALSO "painting with a broad brush".

A typical AND common misconception of the F150/1500 crowd..

It is true that you can get a highly loaded AND correctly optioned F150 with a SLIGHT bit more payload than a DIESEL F250 but in the end you WILL PAY MORE for that highly loaded AND correctly optioned F150..

If I remember correctly, to get max tow and max payload F150 it required Eco boost and a few other knick nacks, pushes the price of that combination OVER what I paid for my XLT Gas F250 and I get over 900 lbs more payload to boot.

A $60K F150 with 2500 lbs capacity OR a $43K F250 with 3400 lbs capacity.. No brainer for me, the F250 wins every time :B

Not having to count potato chips every time I want to tow is priceless..

[Huntindog]

joshuajim wrote:

Area13 wrote:
I would recommend staying as small as you can with any F150..

Apparently you are not aware of the HDPP package. Mine has a heavier frame, LT tires, rotors almost identical to a 2500, springs and shocks rated to handle the 2,560 payload it has. That’s more payload than some 2500’s

Yes I understand that the OP doesn’t have that package.

But by saying ANY, your brush stroke is much too large.

Your truck, as I am sure you are aware of.... Is rare.

So I would say that his brush stroke is just a little large.

Or to put a positive spin on it.... He is generally correct.

[joshuajim]

Area13 wrote:
I would recommend staying as small as you can with any F150..

Apparently you are not aware of the HDPP package. Mine has a heavier frame, LT tires, rotors almost identical to a 2500, springs and shocks rated to handle the 2,560 payload it has. That’s more payload than some 2500’s

Yes I understand that the OP doesn’t have that package.

But by saying ANY, your brush stroke is much too large.

[GrandpaKip]

bid_time wrote:
Your truck doesn't have 5500 lbs of payload. You need a good understanding of all the variables effecting towing, the terms used, and what they mean. Start here Clicky

Definitely read all that’s here.

[Area13]

I would recommend staying as small as you can with any F150. These are light duty 1/2 ton trucks made for light and short loads. These trucks have a very soft suspension compared to Super Duty’s and other 3/4-1 tons. This can make them hard to control long and heavy loads. I believe if you get anywhere near to what the max specs say, you will most likely have a negative experience. Good luck, you have already been givin some great advice.

[rickhise]

Ok I’ll get those numbers an get back on here rhanks

[Lwiddis]

“Can you please explain payload”

Better if you read about payload. You lack the basics.

[Boomerweps]

Look for stickers on your driver's door frame. There should be a yellow cargo capacity one and one that lists your axle weight ratings. Got to the 2014 Ford towing guide and look up your F150 by engine, wheelbase, and body style/bed length. There is a chart that will list your towing capacity based on the previous. There will be some alterations based on the factory towing or payload options.

[JIMNLIN]

I have a 2014 F150 ford 4-4.
With stock tow package.

This tells us nothing about your trucks towing specs as Ford markets the 2014 F150 with;
F15o has 19 different GVWRs from 6000 on up to 8200 lbs.

but more importantly the trucks rear axle as its going to carry all the weight in the bed and some cab weight.
F150 has 5 different RAWR from 3300 up to 4800 lbs.

What is your trucks GVWR and RAWR ??

The F150 also has several engines packages so which engine do you have ??

What gear ratio does your truck have ??

The trucks specs determine how much load it can carry and how much weight it can pull.

[bid_time]

Your truck doesn't have 5500 lbs of payload. You need a good understanding of all the variables effecting towing, the terms used, and what they mean. Start here Clicky

[rickhise]

rickhise wrote:

afidel wrote:
Take your payload, subtract the weight of all occupants, multiply by 5, that will give you roughly the GVWR of the trailer you can

Can you please explain payload
Thank you. The link I looked up still guessing which model I have but for now that’s on the conservative side. The chart shows 5500.
5500lbs, am I to assume that’s what I can tow?

That was using the scale from the link previously posted.


Learning from you with the experience
It’s I learn basic towing principles